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RSX S-Type- Not Just for Kids
Matthew M., 03/24/2006
2005 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I've owned the RSX S-Type since Dec 1, 04. I took my wife's TSX in for an oil change and test drove the RSX while I was waiting. I went back the next day and bought the RSX. The general manager asked who the car was for. I said for me, do you think I'm too old (55 at the time). I love it. It is by far the most fun car to drive I have ever had and the most sporty. The sport does add a much stiffer suspension than some may like but for handling you can't beat it. It loves the on ramps to the interstate and the faster you drive it the better it sticks. The higher the revs the better and it will fly in the higher rev range. Best car in this class for the money, period.
Excellent!!
dendron, 09/03/2006
2005 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
What a shame Acura has decided to discontinue this model beyond 2006! The RSX -- especially the Type-S -- is major bang for the buck. Grab one before they're gone. I owned a 2002 Type-S, which I loved, until the refinements of the 2005-06 were introduced... then I had to trade. My 2005 is a noticeable improvement over the earlier varsion. A very nice blend of luxury, economy, and performance for under $25K. Several reviewers have complained about the rough ride. This is primarily due to the crappy Michelin touring (M+S) tires Acura shackles this car with from the factory. An upgrade to a set of oversized General UHP summer tires TOTALLY transformed this car for me. BIG difference!
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Can't beat it!
jammin05s, 04/06/2006
2005 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love this car. You will truly appreciate the power out of a stock 4 cylinder engine. More than 50 horse power per cylinder!! Performance you can't imagine from a company that did.
I am smiling again
PACA, 08/28/2016
2005 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have been driving Acura’s for the past 25 years. I had a 91 & 99 Integra GSRs and must say these cars for the money were the best all around. Stepped up to a couple of TLs and was quite disappointed with the Acura Brand as I questioned build quality. Decided to give the brand one more chance by purchasing used 05 RSX Type-s. This car as I recalled from the past has a solid build quality with lots of fun factor. Mechanically sound with no problems, excellent gas mileage and a NATURALLY aspirated 210 hp engine. Six speed gear shift is remarkable even with 161K miles.
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Adrenaline Rush
Nauman, 09/21/2005
2005 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
as far as performance is concerned, its got more then enough for any stupid ticket your trying to get. after 3k revs this car jumps to life like nothing else. stock/ it will hang with v8's. i have just under 8k on mine, no mods except the subs, and no real racing experience. this car managed to pull me out of a deadly situation on the highway at over 120mph. it also destroyed countless red light revvers. has gotten an otherwise ordinary man tons of attention. and has people wondering what my hurry is. if you wanna know what a cheap thrill really is, go out and get one of these bad boys...
Defenatly a nice car to own
Great Fun Car, 10/20/2004
2005 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
If your looking for an import, this is it. for the horsepower you get and the sportiness of the car,it surpasses the price you pay for this car. Acura has a great reliable name of honda right behind them.
sunkist
sunkist, 05/13/2006
2005 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
i like my car, its fun to drive.
Thumbs up!
DJHonda84, 10/17/2005
2005 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My previous car was a Mazda MX-5 Miata. I enjoyed it a lot, however due to the need of more passenger and cargo room, I had to replace it. I wanted something that sacrificed as little of the driving experience I had grown accustomed to as possible. I wanted something with two-doors, 4-seat minimum, light-weight, sport-tuned suspension, decent cargo room and fuel economy. I chose the RSX for many reasons. It satisfied the criteria listed above, I had a good ownership experience of a Honda in the past, and the styling fit me. I chose the type-S trim for the same reason anyone else would chose it: more power and tighter suspension than the base model.
So far it's been amazing
cczajka21, 10/17/2014
2005 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car about a month ago with only 84,000 miles on it. For being almost 10 years old, I thought that was pretty good. I have always loved this kind of car and ended up finding one when I wasn't even looking. After the first test drive i fell in love. The 6 speed is amazing and so much fun to drive. It has the perfect amount of power for me and it handles great. I was worried about the mpg because before this car I had a corolla and got excellent gas mileage. I go to college in a big city so I figured that would lower my mpg but I'm getting an average of 29.5 which I thought was good. So far I have had no problems and hope it stays that way so i can keep this car for a long time.
Silver Rocket!!
Tom, 05/02/2005
2005 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A fantastic car! Amazing performance from a 4 cyclinder engine (and good fuel economy as well). Short-throw 6 speed is perfect. Build quality is exceptional. Feels tighter than a drum. Stock stereo is quite good as well. Perfect car for those who want great performance but don't want the higher fuel costs and "boy racer" looks of some of the others.